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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 303.39 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 303.39 and 136.94 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 303.39 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/303.39 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 303.39 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 41,546.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,546.23/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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