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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 329.14 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 329.14 and 137.18 is: 205.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 329.14 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/329.14 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 329.14 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 45,151.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151.43/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.63

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