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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 330.08 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 330.08 and 142.83 is: 214.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 330.08 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/330.08 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 330.08 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 47,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144.61/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.51

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