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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.90, 303.52 and 135.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.90, 303.52 and 135.91 is: 187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.90 : 303.52 = 135.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.90/303.52 = 135.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.90x = 303.52 × 135.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.90x = 41,251.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,251.44/219.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.60

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