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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 303.62 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 303.62 and 132.69 is: 183.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 303.62 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/303.62 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 303.62 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 40,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,286.67/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.13

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