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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 302.59 and 136.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 302.59 and 136.42 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 302.59 = 136.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/302.59 = 136.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 302.59 × 136.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 41,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,279.33/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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