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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 302.50 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 302.50 and 145.68 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 302.50 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/302.50 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 302.50 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 44,068.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,068.20/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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