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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 302.32 and 140.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 302.32 and 140.46 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 302.32 = 140.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/302.32 = 140.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 302.32 × 140.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 42,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,463.87/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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