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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.53, 302.78 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.53, 302.78 and 140.76 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.53 : 302.78 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.53/302.78 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.53x = 302.78 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.53x = 42,619.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,619.31/219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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