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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 302.31 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 302.31 and 125.82 is: 173.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 302.31 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/302.31 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 302.31 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 38,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,036.64/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.60

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