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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 302.38 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 302.38 and 177.94 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 302.38 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/302.38 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 302.38 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 53,805.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,805.50/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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