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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303.12 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303.12 and 121.40 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303.12 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303.12 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303.12 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 36,798.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,798.77/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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