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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 303.31 and 145.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 303.31 and 145.15 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 303.31 = 145.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/303.31 = 145.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 303.31 × 145.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 44,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,025.45/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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