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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.07, 302.20 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.07, 302.20 and 136.23 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.07 : 302.20 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.07/302.20 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.07x = 302.20 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.07x = 41,168.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,168.71/219.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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