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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.81 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.81 and 132.03 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.81 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.81 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.81 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 39,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,979.34/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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