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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 303 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 303 and 121.32 is: 167.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 303 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/303 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 303 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 36,759.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,759.96/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.42

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