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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.31 and 140.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.31 and 140.42 is: 193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.31 = 140.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.31 = 140.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.31 × 140.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 42,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,451.13/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.73

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