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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.40, 302.66 and 145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.40, 302.66 and 145.72 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.40 : 302.66 = 145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.40/302.66 = 145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.40x = 302.66 × 145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.40x = 44,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103.62/219.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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