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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.37 and 141.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.37 and 141.51 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.37 = 141.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.37 = 141.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.37 × 141.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 42,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,788.38/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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