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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.64 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.64 and 145.53 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.64 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.64 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.64 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 44,042.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,042.65/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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