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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 302.76 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 302.76 and 130.89 is: 180.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 302.76 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/302.76 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 302.76 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 39,628.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,628.26/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.57

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