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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.63 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.63 and 131.94 is: 182.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.63 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.63 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.63 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 39,928.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,928.34/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.11

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