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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 303.50 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 303.50 and 154.54 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 303.50 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/303.50 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 303.50 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 46,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,902.89/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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