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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 302.54 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 302.54 and 141.69 is: 195.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 302.54 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/302.54 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 302.54 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 42,866.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866.18/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.49

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