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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 329.02 and 138.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 329.02 and 138.28 is: 207.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 329.02 = 138.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/329.02 = 138.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 329.02 × 138.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 45,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,496.89/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.29

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