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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.67, 303.30 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.67, 303.30 and 136.84 is: 188.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.67 : 303.30 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.67/303.30 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.67x = 303.30 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.67x = 41,503.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,503.57/219.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.94

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