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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 329.96 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 329.96 and 83.03 is: 124.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 329.96 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/329.96 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 329.96 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 27,394.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394.51/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.59

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