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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 302.56 and 145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 302.56 and 145.60 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 302.56 = 145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/302.56 = 145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 302.56 × 145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 44,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,052.74/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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