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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 302.44 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 302.44 and 136.30 is: 188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 302.44 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/302.44 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 302.44 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 41,222.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,222.57/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.06

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