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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 302.46 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 302.46 and 141.56 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 302.46 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/302.46 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 302.46 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 42,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.73/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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