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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 303.35 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 303.35 and 136.95 is: 189.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 303.35 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/303.35 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 303.35 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 41,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,543.10/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.14

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