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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 302.42 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 302.42 and 125.93 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 302.42 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/302.42 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 302.42 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 38,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,081.61/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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