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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.28 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.28 and 131.80 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.28 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.28 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.28 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 39,840.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,840.50/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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