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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.21 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.21 and 132.39 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.21 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.21 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.21 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 40,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,141.97/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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