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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 303.31 and 145.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 303.31 and 145.79 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 303.31 = 145.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/303.31 = 145.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 303.31 × 145.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 44,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,219.37/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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