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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.48, 303.02 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.48, 303.02 and 136.66 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.48 : 303.02 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.48/303.02 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.48x = 303.02 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.48x = 41,410.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,410.71/219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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