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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 302.33 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 302.33 and 136.25 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 302.33 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/302.33 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 302.33 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 41,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,192.43/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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