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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.33 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.33 and 131.74 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.33 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.33 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.33 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 39,828.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,828.53/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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