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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 302.70 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 302.70 and 131.95 is: 182.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 302.70 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/302.70 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 302.70 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 39,939.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,939.75/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.13

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