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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 303.35 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 303.35 and 132.48 is: 182.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 303.35 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/303.35 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 303.35 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 40,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,187.15/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.85

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