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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.88 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.88 and 141.84 is: 195.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.88 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.88 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.88 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 42,960.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,960.50/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.63

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