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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.76, 303.33 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.76, 303.33 and 132.46 is: 182.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.76 : 303.33 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.76/303.33 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.76x = 303.33 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.76x = 40,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,179.09/219.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.83

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