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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 329.28 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 329.28 and 142.29 is: 213.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 329.28 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/329.28 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 329.28 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 46,853.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,853.25/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.44

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