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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303.16 and 142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303.16 and 142 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303.16 = 142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303.16 = 142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303.16 × 142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 43,048.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,048.72/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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