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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 328.92 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 328.92 and 142.47 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 328.92 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/328.92 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 328.92 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 46,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,861.23/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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