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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 303.18 and 144.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 303.18 and 144.93 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 303.18 = 144.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/303.18 = 144.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 303.18 × 144.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 43,939.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,939.88/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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