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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.40 and 145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.40 and 145.45 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.40 = 145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.40 = 145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.40 × 145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 43,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,984.08/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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