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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 328.30 and 137.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 328.30 and 137.78 is: 206.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 328.30 = 137.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/328.30 = 137.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 328.30 × 137.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 45,233.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,233.17/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.37

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