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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.13, 302.43 and 131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.13, 302.43 and 131.80 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.13 : 302.43 = 131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.13/302.43 = 131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.13x = 302.43 × 131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.13x = 39,859.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,859.52/219.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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