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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.93 and 140.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.93 and 140.83 is: 194.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.93 = 140.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.93 = 140.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.93 × 140.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 42,661.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,661.63/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.38

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