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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 303.33 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 303.33 and 132.44 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 303.33 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/303.33 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 303.33 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 40,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,172.27/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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