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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.79, 303.17 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.79, 303.17 and 132.38 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.79 : 303.17 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.79/303.17 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.79x = 303.17 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.79x = 40,131.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,131.47/219.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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