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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 329.10 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 329.10 and 138.25 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 329.10 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/329.10 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 329.10 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 45,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,498.08/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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