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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 302.85 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 302.85 and 131.05 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 302.85 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/302.85 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 302.85 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 39,687.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,687.17/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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