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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 328.37 and 137.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 328.37 and 137.87 is: 206.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 328.37 = 137.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/328.37 = 137.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 328.37 × 137.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 45,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272.37/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.47

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