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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 303.10 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 303.10 and 154.20 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 303.10 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/303.10 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 303.10 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 46,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,738.02/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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