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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 329.33 and 138.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 329.33 and 138.60 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 329.33 = 138.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/329.33 = 138.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 329.33 × 138.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 45,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,645.48/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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