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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.97 and 145.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.97 and 145.55 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.97 = 145.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.97 = 145.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.97 × 145.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 44,095.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,095.04/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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