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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 303.21 and 145.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 303.21 and 145.89 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 303.21 = 145.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/303.21 = 145.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 303.21 × 145.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 44,235.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,235.31/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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