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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 329.02 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 329.02 and 138.20 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 329.02 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/329.02 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 329.02 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 45,468.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468.57/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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