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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 302.84 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 302.84 and 124.92 is: 172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 302.84 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/302.84 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 302.84 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 37,828.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,828.95/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.40

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