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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 303.75 and 154.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 303.75 and 154.62 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 303.75 = 154.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/303.75 = 154.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 303.75 × 154.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 46,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,965.83/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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