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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 302.74 and 157.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 302.74 and 157.05 is: 216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 302.74 = 157.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/302.74 = 157.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 302.74 × 157.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 47,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,544.92/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.77

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