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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 302.61 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 302.61 and 119.70 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 302.61 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/302.61 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 302.61 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 36,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,221.82/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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