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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.99 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.99 and 154.13 is: 212.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.99 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.99 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.99 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 46,697.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,697.56/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.82

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