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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 329.16 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 329.16 and 138.17 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 329.16 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/329.16 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 329.16 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 45,478.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,478.39/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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