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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.05, 302.18 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.05, 302.18 and 134.99 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.05 : 302.18 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.05/302.18 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.05x = 302.18 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.05x = 40,789.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,789.09/219.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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