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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 330.14 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 330.14 and 142.74 is: 214.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 330.14 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/330.14 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 330.14 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 47,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,124.18/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.45

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