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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 329.39 and 133.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 329.39 and 133.22 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 329.39 = 133.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/329.39 = 133.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 329.39 × 133.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 43,881.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,881.99/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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