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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 303.15 and 181.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 303.15 and 181.26 is: 250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 303.15 = 181.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/303.15 = 181.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 303.15 × 181.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 54,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,948.97/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.70

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