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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.28 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.28 and 141.44 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.28 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.28 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.28 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 42,754.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,754.48/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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