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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 328.97 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 328.97 and 138.06 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 328.97 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/328.97 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 328.97 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 45,418.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,418.42/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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