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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 303.02 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 303.02 and 131.02 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 303.02 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/303.02 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 303.02 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 39,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,702.77/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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