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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.04, 302.20 and 131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.04, 302.20 and 131.72 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.04 : 302.20 = 131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.04/302.20 = 131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.04x = 302.20 × 131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.04x = 39,805.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,805.78/219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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