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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.12, 302.31 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.12, 302.31 and 131.73 is: 181.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.12 : 302.31 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.12/302.31 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.12x = 302.31 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.12x = 39,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,823.30/219.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.74

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