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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.73 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.73 and 153.96 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.73 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.73 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.73 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 46,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,608.31/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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