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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.51 and 152.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.51 and 152.99 is: 211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.51 = 152.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.51 = 152.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.51 × 152.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 46,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,278.73/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.08

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