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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 302.61 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 302.61 and 130.76 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 302.61 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/302.61 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 302.61 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 39,569.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,569.28/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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