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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 328.84 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 328.84 and 132.93 is: 199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 328.84 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/328.84 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 328.84 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 43,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,712.70/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.15

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