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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 303.28 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 303.28 and 136.76 is: 188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 303.28 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/303.28 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 303.28 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 41,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,474.71/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.85

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