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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 302.82 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 302.82 and 130.90 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 302.82 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/302.82 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 302.82 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 39,639.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,639.14/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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