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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.50 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.50 and 141.64 is: 195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.50 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.50 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.50 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 42,846.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.10/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.57

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