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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303.10 and 132.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303.10 and 132.29 is: 182.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303.10 = 132.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303.10 = 132.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303.10 × 132.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 40,097.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,097.10/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.57

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