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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.04, 302.25 and 125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.04, 302.25 and 125.80 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.04 : 302.25 = 125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.04/302.25 = 125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.04x = 302.25 × 125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.04x = 38,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,023.05/219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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