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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219, 302.26 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219, 302.26 and 136.16 is: 187.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219 : 302.26 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219/302.26 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219x = 302.26 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219x = 41,155.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,155.72/219
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.93

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