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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 329.39 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 329.39 and 132.90 is: 199.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 329.39 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/329.39 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 329.39 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 43,775.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,775.27/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.00

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