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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 329.36 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 329.36 and 138.56 is: 207.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 329.36 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/329.36 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 329.36 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 45,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.12/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.74

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