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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 303.07 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 303.07 and 131.14 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 303.07 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/303.07 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 303.07 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 39,744.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,744.60/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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