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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 303.50 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 303.50 and 157.66 is: 217.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 303.50 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/303.50 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 303.50 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 47,850.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,850.27/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.87

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