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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.69, 302.94 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.69, 302.94 and 132.31 is: 182.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.69 : 302.94 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.69/302.94 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.69x = 302.94 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.69x = 40,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,081.99/219.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.45

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