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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 303.33 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 303.33 and 141.20 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 303.33 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/303.33 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 303.33 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 42,828.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,828.68/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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