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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 303.42 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 303.42 and 131.37 is: 181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 303.42 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/303.42 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 303.42 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 39,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,860.29/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.26

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