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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 303.36 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 303.36 and 149.88 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 303.36 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/303.36 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 303.36 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 45,467.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,467.60/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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