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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 302.50 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 302.50 and 153.96 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 302.50 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/302.50 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 302.50 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 46,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,572.90/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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