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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 302.94 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 302.94 and 154.14 is: 212.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 302.94 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/302.94 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 302.94 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 46,695.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,695.17/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.58

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