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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.33 and 144.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.33 and 144.50 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.33 = 144.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.33 = 144.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.33 × 144.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 43,685.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,685.53/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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