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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 329.02 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 329.02 and 138.10 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 329.02 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/329.02 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 329.02 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 45,437.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,437.66/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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