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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.52 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.52 and 149.32 is: 206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.52 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.52 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.52 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 45,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,172.29/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.03

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