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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.17, 302.60 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.17, 302.60 and 136.40 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.17 : 302.60 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.17/302.60 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.17x = 302.60 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.17x = 41,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,273.47/219.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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