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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 329.70 and 132.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 329.70 and 132.77 is: 199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 329.70 = 132.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/329.70 = 132.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 329.70 × 132.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 43,775.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775.59/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.52

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