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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.37, 302.86 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.37, 302.86 and 145.79 is: 201.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.37 : 302.86 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.37/302.86 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.37x = 302.86 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.37x = 44,153.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,153.96/219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.28

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