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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.09 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.09 and 138.39 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.09 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.09 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.09 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 45,542.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,542.07/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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