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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.36 and 132.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.36 and 132.50 is: 182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.36 = 132.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.36 = 132.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.36 × 132.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 40,195.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,195.20/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.84

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