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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.57 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.57 and 131.91 is: 182.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.57 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.57 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.57 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 39,912.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,912.01/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.04

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