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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.90 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.90 and 140.73 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.90 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.90 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.90 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 42,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,627.12/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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