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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.01 and 145.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.01 and 145.39 is: 200.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.01 = 145.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.01 = 145.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.01 × 145.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 43,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,909.23/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.50

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