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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.95 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.95 and 130.93 is: 180.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.95 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.95 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.95 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 39,664.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,664.92/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.77

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