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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 329.04 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 329.04 and 138.16 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 329.04 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/329.04 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 329.04 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 45,460.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,460.17/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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