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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 329.54 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 329.54 and 138.53 is: 207.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 329.54 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/329.54 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 329.54 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 45,648.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,648.84/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.56

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