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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 302.72 and 153.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 302.72 and 153.00 is: 211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 302.72 = 153.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/302.72 = 153.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 302.72 × 153.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 46,317.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,317.56/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.21

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