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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 303.50 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 303.50 and 131.47 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 303.50 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/303.50 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 303.50 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 39,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,900.49/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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