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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 303.50 and 131.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 303.50 and 131.42 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 303.50 = 131.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/303.50 = 131.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 303.50 × 131.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 39,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,887.06/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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