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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 303.33 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 303.33 and 141.15 is: 194.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 303.33 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/303.33 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 303.33 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 42,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,815.64/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.86

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