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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.12 and 142.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.12 and 142.58 is: 213.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.12 = 142.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.12 = 142.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.12 × 142.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 46,925.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,925.93/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.71

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