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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.04, 302.30 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.04, 302.30 and 131.73 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.04 : 302.30 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.04/302.30 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.04x = 302.30 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.04x = 39,821.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,821.98/219.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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