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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 302.37 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 302.37 and 125.87 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 302.37 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/302.37 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 302.37 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 38,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057.80/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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