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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.02, 302.16 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.02, 302.16 and 131.72 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.02 : 302.16 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.02/302.16 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.02x = 302.16 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.02x = 39,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,800.52/219.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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