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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.55 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.55 and 125.98 is: 173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.55 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.55 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.55 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 38,115.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,115.25/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.84

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