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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 302.83 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 302.83 and 153.16 is: 211.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 302.83 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/302.83 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 302.83 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 46,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,380.30/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.25

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