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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 303.13 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 303.13 and 132.34 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 303.13 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/303.13 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 303.13 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 40,116.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,116.22/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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