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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 302.79 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 302.79 and 136.54 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 302.79 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/302.79 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 302.79 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 41,343.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,343.92/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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