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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303.09 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303.09 and 131.11 is: 180.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303.09 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303.09 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303.09 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 39,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,738.13/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.94

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