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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 329.40 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 329.40 and 138.56 is: 207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 329.40 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/329.40 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 329.40 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 45,640.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,640.02/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.49

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