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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.54 and 131.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.54 and 131.90 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.54 = 131.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.54 = 131.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.54 × 131.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 39,902.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,902.85/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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