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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 303.05 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 303.05 and 153.09 is: 211.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 303.05 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/303.05 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 303.05 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 46,393.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,393.92/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.35

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