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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 303.47 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 303.47 and 141.28 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 303.47 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/303.47 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 303.47 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 42,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873.08/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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