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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 328.27 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 328.27 and 142.02 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 328.27 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/328.27 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 328.27 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 46,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,620.20/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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