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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.86, 303.23 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.86, 303.23 and 136.97 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.86 : 303.23 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.86/303.23 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.86x = 303.23 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.86x = 41,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,532.24/219.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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