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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.25 and 140.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.25 and 140.37 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.25 = 140.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.25 = 140.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.25 × 140.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 42,426.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,426.83/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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