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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.14, 302.33 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.14, 302.33 and 125.88 is: 173.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.14 : 302.33 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.14/302.33 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.14x = 302.33 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.14x = 38,057.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,057.30/219.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.67

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