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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.76 and 98.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.76 and 98.10 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.76 = 98.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.76 = 98.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.76 × 98.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 32,349.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,349.46/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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