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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.03, 302.32 and 131.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.03, 302.32 and 131.69 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.03 : 302.32 = 131.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.03/302.32 = 131.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.03x = 302.32 × 131.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.03x = 39,812.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,812.52/219.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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