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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.45, 328.26 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.45, 328.26 and 132.59 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.45 : 328.26 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.45/328.26 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.45x = 328.26 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.45x = 43,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,522.35/219.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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