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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.32, 302.63 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.32, 302.63 and 136.43 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.32 : 302.63 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.32/302.63 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.32x = 302.63 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.32x = 41,285.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,285.62/219.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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