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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.67 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.67 and 152.10 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.67 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.67 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.67 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 46,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,036.11/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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