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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 302.83 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 302.83 and 145.74 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 302.83 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/302.83 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 302.83 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 44,134.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,134.44/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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