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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 302.05 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 302.05 and 140.25 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 302.05 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/302.05 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 302.05 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 42,363.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,363.03/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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