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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303.02 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303.02 and 136.74 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303.02 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303.02 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303.02 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 41,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,434.27/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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