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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303 and 145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303 and 145.87 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303 = 145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303 = 145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303 × 145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 44,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,198.61/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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