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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 303.44 and 141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 303.44 and 141.26 is: 194.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 303.44 = 141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/303.44 = 141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 303.44 × 141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 42,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861.71/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.85

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