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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.01, 302.22 and 120.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.01, 302.22 and 120.77 is: 166.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.01 : 302.22 = 120.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.01/302.22 = 120.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.01x = 302.22 × 120.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.01x = 36,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,497.60/219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.65

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