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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.57 and 131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.57 and 131.98 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.57 = 131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.57 = 131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.57 × 131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 39,933.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,933.19/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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