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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.82 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.82 and 98.14 is: 147.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.82 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.82 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.82 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 32,366.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366.64/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.21

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