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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.62, 302.94 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.62, 302.94 and 136.76 is: 188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.62 : 302.94 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.62/302.94 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.62x = 302.94 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.62x = 41,430.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,430.07/219.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.64

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