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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 302.75 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 302.75 and 145.89 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 302.75 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/302.75 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 302.75 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 44,168.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,168.20/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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