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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.87, 303.41 and 132.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.87, 303.41 and 132.53 is: 182.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.87 : 303.41 = 132.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.87/303.41 = 132.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.87x = 303.41 × 132.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.87x = 40,208.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,208.75/219.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.88

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