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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.92 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.92 and 132.16 is: 182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.92 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.92 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.92 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 40,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,033.91/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.40

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