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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.41, 302.81 and 132.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.41, 302.81 and 132.06 is: 182.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.41 : 302.81 = 132.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.41/302.81 = 132.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.41x = 302.81 × 132.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.41x = 39,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,989.09/219.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.26

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