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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 329.18 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 329.18 and 142.63 is: 213.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 329.18 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/329.18 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 329.18 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 46,949.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,949.41/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.77

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