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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 302.52 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 302.52 and 136.48 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 302.52 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/302.52 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 302.52 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 41,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.93/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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