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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.41 and 137.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.41 and 137.01 is: 189.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.41 = 137.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.41 = 137.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.41 × 137.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 41,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,570.20/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.11

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