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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 302.24 and 145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 302.24 and 145.43 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 302.24 = 145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/302.24 = 145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 302.24 × 145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 43,954.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954.76/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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