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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.36 and 120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.36 and 120.86 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.36 = 120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.36 = 120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.36 × 120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 36,541.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,541.11/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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