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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.10, 302.30 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.10, 302.30 and 136.20 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.10 : 302.30 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.10/302.30 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.10x = 302.30 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.10x = 41,173.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,173.26/219.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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