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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 303 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 303 and 132.16 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 303 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/303 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 303 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 40,044.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,044.48/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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