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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 329.76 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 329.76 and 138.56 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 329.76 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/329.76 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 329.76 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 45,691.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691.55/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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