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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303.15 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303.15 and 131.22 is: 181.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303.15 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303.15 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303.15 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 39,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,779.34/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.10

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