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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.31 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.31 and 130.55 is: 180.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.31 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.31 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.31 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 39,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,466.57/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.15

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