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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 303.36 and 142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 303.36 and 142.40 is: 196.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 303.36 = 142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/303.36 = 142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 303.36 × 142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 43,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,198.46/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.43

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