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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.78 and 132.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.78 and 132.09 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.78 = 132.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.78 = 132.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.78 × 132.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 39,993.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,993.55/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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