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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 329.60 and 134.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 329.60 and 134.40 is: 201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 329.60 = 134.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/329.60 = 134.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 329.60 × 134.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 44,298.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,298.24/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.50

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