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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.43 and 145.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.43 and 145.54 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.43 = 145.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.43 = 145.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.43 × 145.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 44,015.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015.66/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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