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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 302.32 and 130.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 302.32 and 130.57 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 302.32 = 130.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/302.32 = 130.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 302.32 × 130.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 39,471.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,471.76/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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