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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.09 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.09 and 175.02 is: 241.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.09 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.09 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.09 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 52,871.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,871.79/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.28

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