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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 302.31 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 302.31 and 131.72 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 302.31 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/302.31 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 302.31 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 39,818.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,818.76/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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