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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 328.73 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 328.73 and 142.32 is: 213.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 328.73 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/328.73 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 328.73 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 46,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,784.14/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.06

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