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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.25, 302.58 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.25, 302.58 and 132.01 is: 182.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.25 : 302.58 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.25/302.58 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.25x = 302.58 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.25x = 39,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,943.59/219.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.18

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