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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.94, 330.06 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.94, 330.06 and 142.71 is: 214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.94 : 330.06 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.94/330.06 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.94x = 330.06 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.94x = 47,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102.86/219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.16

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