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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.44 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.44 and 141.20 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.44 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.44 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.44 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 42,845.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,845.73/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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