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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 302.54 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 302.54 and 145.68 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 302.54 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/302.54 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 302.54 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 44,073.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,073.30/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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