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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 303.20 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 303.20 and 136.80 is: 188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 303.20 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/303.20 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 303.20 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 41,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,477.76/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.84

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