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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.19, 302.48 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.19, 302.48 and 120.95 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.19 : 302.48 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.19/302.48 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.19x = 302.48 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.19x = 36,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,583.44/219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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