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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 303.08 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 303.08 and 120.04 is: 165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 303.08 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/303.08 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 303.08 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 36,381.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,381.72/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.64

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