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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.88 and 124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.88 and 124.94 is: 172.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.88 = 124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.88 = 124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.88 × 124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 37,841.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841.83/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.42

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