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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.76 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.76 and 141.76 is: 195.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.76 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.76 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.76 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 42,919.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,919.26/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.75

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