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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 303.27 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 303.27 and 131.30 is: 181.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 303.27 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/303.27 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 303.27 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 39,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,819.35/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.17

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