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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 303 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 303 and 154.17 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 303 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/303 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 303 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 46,713.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713.51/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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