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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 330.44 and 138.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 330.44 and 138.88 is: 208.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 330.44 = 138.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/330.44 = 138.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 330.44 × 138.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 45,891.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,891.51/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.64

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