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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 303.38 and 140.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 303.38 and 140.08 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 303.38 = 140.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/303.38 = 140.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 303.38 × 140.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 42,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,498.40/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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