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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 303.12 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 303.12 and 154.12 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 303.12 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/303.12 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 303.12 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 46,716.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,716.85/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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