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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 328.17 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 328.17 and 131.16 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 328.17 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/328.17 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 328.17 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 43,042.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,042.78/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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