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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 301.90 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 301.90 and 153.73 is: 211.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 301.90 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/301.90 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 301.90 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 46,411.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,411.09/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.59

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