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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 302.85 and 145.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 302.85 and 145.76 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 302.85 = 145.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/302.85 = 145.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 302.85 × 145.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 44,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,141.90/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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