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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 303.06 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 303.06 and 145.96 is: 201.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 303.06 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/303.06 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 303.06 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 44,234.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,234.64/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.51

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