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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 302.58 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 302.58 and 141.64 is: 195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 302.58 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/302.58 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 302.58 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 42,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,857.43/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.34

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