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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.18, 302.38 and 131.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.18, 302.38 and 131.84 is: 181.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.18 : 302.38 = 131.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.18/302.38 = 131.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.18x = 302.38 × 131.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.18x = 39,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,863.94/219.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.88

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