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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 303 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 303 and 150.56 is: 207.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 303 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/303 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 303 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 45,619.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,619.68/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.78

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