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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.39 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.39 and 137.02 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.39 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.39 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.39 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 41,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,569.23/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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