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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 303.19 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 303.19 and 146.12 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 303.19 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/303.19 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 303.19 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 44,302.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.77/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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