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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 329.15 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 329.15 and 132.77 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 329.15 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/329.15 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 329.15 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 43,702.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702.40/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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