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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 302.82 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 302.82 and 121.19 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 302.82 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/302.82 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 302.82 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 36,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,698.76/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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