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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 302.38 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 302.38 and 145.56 is: 200.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 302.38 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/302.38 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 302.38 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 44,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,014.07/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.85

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