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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 329.57 and 132.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 329.57 and 132.94 is: 199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 329.57 = 132.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/329.57 = 132.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 329.57 × 132.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 43,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813.04/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.71

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