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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.47 and 181.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.47 and 181.37 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.47 = 181.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.47 = 181.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.47 × 181.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 59,756.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,756.34/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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