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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 303.44 and 131.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 303.44 and 131.44 is: 181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 303.44 = 131.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/303.44 = 131.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 303.44 × 131.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 39,884.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,884.15/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.37

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