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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 330.03 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 330.03 and 137.77 is: 206.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 330.03 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/330.03 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 330.03 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 45,468.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,468.23/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.79

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