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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 302.31 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 302.31 and 145.56 is: 200.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 302.31 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/302.31 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 302.31 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 44,004.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.24/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.77

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