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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.85, 303.36 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.85, 303.36 and 131.39 is: 181.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.85 : 303.36 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.85/303.36 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.85x = 303.36 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.85x = 39,857.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,857.60/219.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.30

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