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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 329.61 and 142.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 329.61 and 142.86 is: 214.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 329.61 = 142.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/329.61 = 142.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 329.61 × 142.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 47,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.08/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.05

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