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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 328.89 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 328.89 and 138.62 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 328.89 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/328.89 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 328.89 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 45,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,590.73/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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