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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.51 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.51 and 125.96 is: 173.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.51 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.51 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.51 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 38,105.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,105.23/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.81

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