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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.70, 303.14 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.70, 303.14 and 132.37 is: 182.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.70 : 303.14 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.70/303.14 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.70x = 303.14 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.70x = 40,125.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,125.98/219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.64

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