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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 303.10 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 303.10 and 140.96 is: 194.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 303.10 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/303.10 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 303.10 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 42,724.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,724.98/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.59

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