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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 329.40 and 142.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 329.40 and 142.76 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 329.40 = 142.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/329.40 = 142.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 329.40 × 142.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 47,025.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025.14/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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