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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.22 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.22 and 141.09 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.22 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.22 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.22 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 42,781.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,781.66/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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