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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 302.34 and 144.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 302.34 and 144.44 is: 199.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 302.34 = 144.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/302.34 = 144.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 302.34 × 144.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 43,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,669.65/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.32

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