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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.31, 302.81 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.31, 302.81 and 140.74 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.31 : 302.81 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.31/302.81 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.31x = 302.81 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.31x = 42,616.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,616.02/219.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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