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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.32 and 131.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.32 and 131.30 is: 181.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.32 = 131.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.32 = 131.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.32 × 131.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 39,824.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,824.40/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.15

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