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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 302.54 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 302.54 and 131.94 is: 182.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 302.54 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/302.54 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 302.54 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 39,916.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,916.47/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.03

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