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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.41 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.41 and 125.90 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.41 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.41 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.41 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 38,073.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,073.20/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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