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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 329.54 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 329.54 and 133.07 is: 199.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 329.54 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/329.54 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 329.54 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 43,849.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,849.57/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.43

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