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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.24 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.24 and 142.20 is: 196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.24 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.24 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.24 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 43,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,120.73/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.15

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