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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 302.96 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 302.96 and 154.08 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 302.96 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/302.96 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 302.96 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 46,680.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,680.08/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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