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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 302.64 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 302.64 and 130.79 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 302.64 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/302.64 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 302.64 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 39,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,582.29/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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