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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 303.32 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 303.32 and 132.48 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 303.32 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/303.32 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 303.32 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 40,183.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,183.83/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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