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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 302.96 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 302.96 and 131.04 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 302.96 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/302.96 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 302.96 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 39,699.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,699.34/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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