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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 302.82 and 157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 302.82 and 157.46 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 302.82 = 157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/302.82 = 157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 302.82 × 157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 47,680.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,680.91/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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