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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.65 and 139.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.65 and 139.62 is: 192.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.65 = 139.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.65 = 139.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.65 × 139.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 42,257.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,257.56/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.64

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