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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 329.34 and 137.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 329.34 and 137.20 is: 205.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 329.34 = 137.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/329.34 = 137.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 329.34 × 137.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 45,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185.91/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.87

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