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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 303.04 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 303.04 and 136.74 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 303.04 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/303.04 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 303.04 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 41,437.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,437.69/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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