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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.11, 302.43 and 131.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.11, 302.43 and 131.81 is: 181.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.11 : 302.43 = 131.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.11/302.43 = 131.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.11x = 302.43 × 131.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.11x = 39,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,861.79/219.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.93

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