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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 301.97 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 301.97 and 181.67 is: 250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 301.97 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/301.97 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 301.97 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 54,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,856.47/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.47

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