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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 302.56 and 140.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 302.56 and 140.62 is: 194.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 302.56 = 140.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/302.56 = 140.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 302.56 × 140.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 42,545.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,545.99/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.01

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