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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 303.40 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 303.40 and 121.62 is: 167.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 303.40 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/303.40 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 303.40 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 36,899.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,899.51/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.82

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