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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.36 and 140.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.36 and 140.47 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.36 = 140.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.36 = 140.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.36 × 140.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 42,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.51/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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