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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303 and 132.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303 and 132.32 is: 182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303 = 132.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303 = 132.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303 × 132.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 40,092.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,092.96/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.52

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