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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 303.03 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 303.03 and 145.87 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 303.03 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/303.03 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 303.03 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 44,202.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,202.99/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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