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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.33, 328.77 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.33, 328.77 and 132.66 is: 198.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.33 : 328.77 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.33/328.77 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.33x = 328.77 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.33x = 43,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,614.63/219.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.85

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