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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 303.16 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 303.16 and 131.13 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 303.16 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/303.16 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 303.16 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 39,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,751.20/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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