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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 303.30 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 303.30 and 131.24 is: 181.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 303.30 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/303.30 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 303.30 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 39,803.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,803.58/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.13

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