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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.68 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.68 and 136.48 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.68 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.68 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.68 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 41,309.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,309.77/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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