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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 302.40 and 131.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 302.40 and 131.73 is: 181.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 302.40 = 131.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/302.40 = 131.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 302.40 × 131.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 39,835.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,835.15/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.72

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