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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 328.56 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 328.56 and 137.94 is: 206.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 328.56 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/328.56 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 328.56 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 45,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319.82/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.71

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