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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.20, 302.63 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.20, 302.63 and 136.35 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.20 : 302.63 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.20/302.63 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.20x = 302.63 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.20x = 41,263.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,263.94/219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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