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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 303.15 and 154.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 303.15 and 154.35 is: 212.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 303.15 = 154.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/303.15 = 154.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 303.15 × 154.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 46,791.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,791.20/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.93

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