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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 328.63 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 328.63 and 132.64 is: 198.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 328.63 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/328.63 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 328.63 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 43,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,589.48/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.49

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