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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 302.98 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 302.98 and 154.15 is: 212.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 302.98 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/302.98 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 302.98 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 46,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,704.37/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.65

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