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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.37 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.37 and 130.65 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.37 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.37 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.37 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 39,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,504.64/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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