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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.08, 302.17 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.08, 302.17 and 136.16 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.08 : 302.17 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.08/302.17 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.08x = 302.17 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.08x = 41,143.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,143.47/219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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