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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.92, 330.30 and 132.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.92, 330.30 and 132.23 is: 198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.92 : 330.30 = 132.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.92/330.30 = 132.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.92x = 330.30 × 132.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.92x = 43,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,676.39/219.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.61

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