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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 329.35 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 329.35 and 142.44 is: 213.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 329.35 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/329.35 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 329.35 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 46,910.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,910.97/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.73

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