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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.53, 302.96 and 121.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.53, 302.96 and 121.30 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.53 : 302.96 = 121.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.53/302.96 = 121.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.53x = 302.96 × 121.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.53x = 36,748.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,748.59/219.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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