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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 329.90 and 138.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 329.90 and 138.69 is: 208.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 329.90 = 138.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/329.90 = 138.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 329.90 × 138.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 45,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,751.49/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.16

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