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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 302.61 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 302.61 and 141.65 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 302.61 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/302.61 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 302.61 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 42,862.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,862.49/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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