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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 302.52 and 153.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 302.52 and 153.55 is: 211.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 302.52 = 153.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/302.52 = 153.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 302.52 × 153.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 46,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,451.95/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.95

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