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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.05, 302.29 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.05, 302.29 and 125.83 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.05 : 302.29 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.05/302.29 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.05x = 302.29 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.05x = 38,036.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036.08/219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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