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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 329.42 and 138.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 329.42 and 138.23 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 329.42 = 138.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/329.42 = 138.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 329.42 × 138.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 45,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,534.43/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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