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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 303.06 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 303.06 and 142 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 303.06 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/303.06 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 303.06 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 43,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,034.52/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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