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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.19, 302.63 and 136.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.19, 302.63 and 136.41 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.19 : 302.63 = 136.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.19/302.63 = 136.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.19x = 302.63 × 136.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.19x = 41,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,281.76/219.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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