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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 303.14 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 303.14 and 131.20 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 303.14 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/303.14 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 303.14 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 39,771.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,771.97/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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