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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.56 and 181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.56 and 181.90 is: 250.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.56 = 181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.56 = 181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.56 × 181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 55,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,035.66/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.89

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