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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 302.16 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 302.16 and 130.51 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 302.16 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/302.16 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 302.16 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 39,434.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,434.90/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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