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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.34, 302.58 and 136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.34, 302.58 and 136.45 is: 188.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.34 : 302.58 = 136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.34/302.58 = 136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.34x = 302.58 × 136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.34x = 41,287.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,287.04/219.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.23

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