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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 303.17 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 303.17 and 154.28 is: 212.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 303.17 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/303.17 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 303.17 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 46,773.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,773.05/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.80

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