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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 303.20 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 303.20 and 153.19 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 303.20 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/303.20 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 303.20 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 46,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,447.40/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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