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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 328.76 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 328.76 and 137.87 is: 206.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 328.76 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/328.76 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 328.76 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 45,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,324.84/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.84

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