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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 302.77 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 302.77 and 130.99 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 302.77 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/302.77 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 302.77 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 39,657.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,657.67/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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