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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 302.35 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 302.35 and 141.60 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 302.35 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/302.35 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 302.35 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 42,814.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.34/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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