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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 302.29 and 145.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 302.29 and 145.59 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 302.29 = 145.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/302.29 = 145.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 302.29 × 145.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 44,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010.40/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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