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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.53 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.53 and 145.59 is: 200.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.53 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.53 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.53 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 44,045.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,045.34/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.98

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