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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.01, 300.95 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.01, 300.95 and 175.27 is: 240.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.01 : 300.95 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.01/300.95 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.01x = 300.95 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.01x = 52,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,745.88/219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.84

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