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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.58 and 149.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.58 and 149.37 is: 206.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.58 = 149.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.58 = 149.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.58 × 149.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 45,196.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,196.37/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.15

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