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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 303.60 and 141.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 303.60 and 141.23 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 303.60 = 141.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/303.60 = 141.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 303.60 × 141.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 42,875.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,875.91/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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