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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 303.64 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 303.64 and 142.34 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 303.64 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/303.64 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 303.64 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 43,220.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,220.12/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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