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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.10, 303.62 and 140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.10, 303.62 and 140.19 is: 193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.10 : 303.62 = 140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.10/303.62 = 140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.10x = 303.62 × 140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.10x = 42,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,565.61/220.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.39

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