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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.16 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.16 and 136.14 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.16 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.16 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.16 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 41,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,136.06/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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