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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 329.73 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 329.73 and 128.61 is: 192.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 329.73 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/329.73 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 329.73 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 42,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,406.09/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.86

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