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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.09, 302.35 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.09, 302.35 and 125.83 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.09 : 302.35 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.09/302.35 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.09x = 302.35 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.09x = 38,045.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,045.56/219.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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