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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 328.25 and 137.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 328.25 and 137.70 is: 206.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 328.25 = 137.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/328.25 = 137.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 328.25 × 137.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 45,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,200.37/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.04

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