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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.54, 303.05 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.54, 303.05 and 132.20 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.54 : 303.05 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.54/303.05 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.54x = 303.05 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.54x = 40,061.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,061.03/219.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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