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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.97 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.97 and 132.30 is: 182.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.97 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.97 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.97 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 40,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,082.93/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.53

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