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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.37 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.37 and 149.40 is: 205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.37 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.37 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.37 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 45,174.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,174.08/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.94

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