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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.06, 302.45 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.06, 302.45 and 136.20 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.06 : 302.45 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.06/302.45 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.06x = 302.45 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.06x = 41,193.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,193.01/219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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