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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.23 and 142.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.23 and 142.66 is: 213.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.23 = 142.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.23 = 142.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.23 × 142.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 46,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,967.95/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.56

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