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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 303 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 303 and 132.30 is: 182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 303 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/303 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 303 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 40,086.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,086.90/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.57

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