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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.37, 302.73 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.37, 302.73 and 130.86 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.37 : 302.73 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.37/302.73 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.37x = 302.73 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.37x = 39,615.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,615.25/219.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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