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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.15, 302.45 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.15, 302.45 and 136.26 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.15 : 302.45 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.15/302.45 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.15x = 302.45 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.15x = 41,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,211.16/219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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