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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 303.13 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 303.13 and 144.98 is: 200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 303.13 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/303.13 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 303.13 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 43,947.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,947.37/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.11

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