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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 302.07 and 181.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 302.07 and 181.78 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 302.07 = 181.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/302.07 = 181.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 302.07 × 181.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 54,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,910.28/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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