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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.22, 302.67 and 141.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.22, 302.67 and 141.70 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.22 : 302.67 = 141.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.22/302.67 = 141.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.22x = 302.67 × 141.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.22x = 42,888.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,888.34/219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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