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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.52 and 141.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.52 and 141.60 is: 195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.52 = 141.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.52 = 141.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.52 × 141.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 42,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836.83/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.39

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