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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.47 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.47 and 136.44 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.47 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.47 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.47 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 41,268.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268.67/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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