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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.22 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.22 and 131.74 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.22 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.22 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.22 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 39,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,814.46/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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