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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 302.78 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 302.78 and 136.62 is: 188.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 302.78 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/302.78 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 302.78 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 41,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,365.80/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.41

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