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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.91 and 132.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.91 and 132.25 is: 182.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.91 = 132.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.91 = 132.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.91 × 132.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 40,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,059.85/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.43

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