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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.64 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.64 and 148.54 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.64 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.64 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.64 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 44,954.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.15/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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