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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 303.23 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 303.23 and 141.09 is: 194.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 303.23 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/303.23 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 303.23 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 42,781.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781.14/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.64

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