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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 303.33 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 303.33 and 131.31 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 303.33 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/303.33 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 303.33 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 39,830.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,830.26/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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