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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 303.30 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 303.30 and 141.16 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 303.30 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/303.30 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 303.30 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 42,814.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.21/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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