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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303 and 140.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303 and 140.88 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303 = 140.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303 = 140.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303 × 140.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 42,686.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,686.64/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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