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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 301.96 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 301.96 and 141.24 is: 194.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 301.96 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/301.96 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 301.96 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 42,648.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,648.83/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.74

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