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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.77, 303.12 and 141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.77, 303.12 and 141.11 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.77 : 303.12 = 141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.77/303.12 = 141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.77x = 303.12 × 141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.77x = 42,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,771.75/219.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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