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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.31 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.31 and 141.39 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.31 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.31 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.31 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 42,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,743.61/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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