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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 302.62 and 145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 302.62 and 145.74 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 302.62 = 145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/302.62 = 145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 302.62 × 145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 44,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,103.84/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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