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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.07, 302.33 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.07, 302.33 and 140.46 is: 193.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.07 : 302.33 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.07/302.33 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.07x = 302.33 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.07x = 42,463.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463.76/219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.84

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