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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.22, 302.54 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.22, 302.54 and 136.31 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.22 : 302.54 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.22/302.54 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.22x = 302.54 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.22x = 41,237.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,237.03/219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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