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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 329.54 and 142.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 329.54 and 142.82 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 329.54 = 142.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/329.54 = 142.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 329.54 × 142.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 47,064.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064.90/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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