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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 303.26 and 141.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 303.26 and 141.15 is: 194.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 303.26 = 141.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/303.26 = 141.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 303.26 × 141.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 42,803.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,803.63/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.62

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