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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.22, 302.24 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.22, 302.24 and 131.86 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.22 : 302.24 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.22/302.24 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.22x = 302.24 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.22x = 39,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,853.37/219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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