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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 302.89 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 302.89 and 127.54 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 302.89 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/302.89 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 302.89 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 38,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,630.59/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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