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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302 and 149.01 is: 205.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 45,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,001.02/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.43

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