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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303.26 and 145.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303.26 and 145.95 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303.26 = 145.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303.26 = 145.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303.26 × 145.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 44,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,260.07/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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