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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.59, 303.09 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.59, 303.09 and 136.64 is: 188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.59 : 303.09 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.59/303.09 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.59x = 303.09 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.59x = 41,414.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,414.22/219.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.60

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