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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 302.86 and 145.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 302.86 and 145.91 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 302.86 = 145.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/302.86 = 145.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 302.86 × 145.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 44,190.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,190.69/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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