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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 302.60 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 302.60 and 140.64 is: 194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 302.60 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/302.60 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 302.60 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 42,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,556.88/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.02

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