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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.04, 302.26 and 141.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.04, 302.26 and 141.40 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.04 : 302.26 = 141.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.04/302.26 = 141.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.04x = 302.26 × 141.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.04x = 42,739.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,739.56/219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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