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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.23 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.23 and 131.68 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.23 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.23 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.23 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 39,797.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,797.65/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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