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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.68, 302.92 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.68, 302.92 and 154.16 is: 212.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.68 : 302.92 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.68/302.92 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.68x = 302.92 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.68x = 46,698.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698.15/219.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.57

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