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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.50 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.50 and 136.32 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.50 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.50 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.50 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 41,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,236.54/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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