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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 328.40 and 138.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 328.40 and 138.04 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 328.40 = 138.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/328.40 = 138.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 328.40 × 138.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 45,332.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,332.34/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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