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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 329.01 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 329.01 and 138.06 is: 207.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 329.01 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/329.01 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 329.01 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 45,423.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,423.12/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.16

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