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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 328.74 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 328.74 and 138.18 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 328.74 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/328.74 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 328.74 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 45,425.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425.29/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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