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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.45 and 141.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.45 and 141.63 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.45 = 141.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.45 = 141.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.45 × 141.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 42,835.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,835.29/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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