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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 301.95 and 145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 301.95 and 145.20 is: 200.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 301.95 = 145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/301.95 = 145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 301.95 × 145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 43,843.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,843.14/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.20

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