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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 328.32 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 328.32 and 137.88 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 328.32 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/328.32 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 328.32 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 45,268.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,268.76/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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