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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 303.11 and 132.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 303.11 and 132.27 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 303.11 = 132.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/303.11 = 132.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 303.11 × 132.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 40,092.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092.36/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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