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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.66, 303.07 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.66, 303.07 and 136.77 is: 188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.66 : 303.07 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.66/303.07 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.66x = 303.07 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.66x = 41,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,450.20/219.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.70

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