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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 302.72 and 132.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 302.72 and 132.04 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 302.72 = 132.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/302.72 = 132.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 302.72 × 132.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 39,971.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,971.15/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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