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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 328.56 and 137.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 328.56 and 137.95 is: 206.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 328.56 = 137.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/328.56 = 137.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 328.56 × 137.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 45,325.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,325.36/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.48

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