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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 303.10 and 154.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 303.10 and 154.29 is: 212.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 303.10 = 154.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/303.10 = 154.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 303.10 × 154.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 46,764.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,764.91/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.66

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