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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 302.54 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 302.54 and 149.29 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 302.54 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/302.54 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 302.54 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 45,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166.40/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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