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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 328.86 and 137.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 328.86 and 137.85 is: 206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 328.86 = 137.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/328.86 = 137.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 328.86 × 137.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 45,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,333.35/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.76

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