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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 302.87 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 302.87 and 145.87 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 302.87 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/302.87 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 302.87 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 44,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,179.25/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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