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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.16, 327.97 and 132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.16, 327.97 and 132.54 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.16 : 327.97 = 132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.16/327.97 = 132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.16x = 327.97 × 132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.16x = 43,469.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,469.14/219.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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