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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 302.81 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 302.81 and 130.88 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 302.81 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/302.81 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 302.81 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 39,632.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,632.98/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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