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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 329.74 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 329.74 and 98.06 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 329.74 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/329.74 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 329.74 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 32,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334.30/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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