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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 302.58 and 131.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 302.58 and 131.94 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 302.58 = 131.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/302.58 = 131.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 302.58 × 131.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 39,922.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,922.41/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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