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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.17, 327.98 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.17, 327.98 and 132.44 is: 198.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.17 : 327.98 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.17/327.98 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.17x = 327.98 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.17x = 43,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,437.01/219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.19

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