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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.22 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.22 and 127 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.22 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.22 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.22 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 38,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381.94/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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