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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.85 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.85 and 154.11 is: 212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.85 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.85 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.85 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 46,672.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,672.21/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.53

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