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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.96 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.96 and 149.72 is: 206.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.96 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.96 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.96 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 45,356.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,356.91/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.54

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