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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 302.80 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 302.80 and 136.63 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 302.80 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/302.80 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 302.80 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 41,369.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,369.37/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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