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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 302.48 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 302.48 and 131.88 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 302.48 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/302.48 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 302.48 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 39,891.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,891.06/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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