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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.76 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.76 and 136.47 is: 188.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.76 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.76 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.76 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 41,317.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,317.66/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.36

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