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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.01, 302.34 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.01, 302.34 and 136.17 is: 187.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.01 : 302.34 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.01/302.34 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.01x = 302.34 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.01x = 41,170.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,170.77/219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.98

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