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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.35, 302.54 and 131.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.35, 302.54 and 131.93 is: 181.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.35 : 302.54 = 131.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.35/302.54 = 131.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.35x = 302.54 × 131.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.35x = 39,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,913.44/219.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.96

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