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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 302.38 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 302.38 and 120.88 is: 166.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 302.38 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/302.38 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 302.38 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 36,551.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,551.69/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.81

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