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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.21, 302.66 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.21, 302.66 and 136.35 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.21 : 302.66 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.21/302.66 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.21x = 302.66 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.21x = 41,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,267.01/219.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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