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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.81 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.81 and 141.80 is: 195.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.81 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.81 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.81 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 42,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.23/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.68

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