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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.18 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.18 and 157.26 is: 216.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.18 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.18 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.18 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 47,521.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,521.22/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.87

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