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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 303.01 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 303.01 and 131.05 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 303.01 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/303.01 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 303.01 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 39,708.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,708.38/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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