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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.91, 303.30 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.91, 303.30 and 136.86 is: 188.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.91 : 303.30 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.91/303.30 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.91x = 303.30 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.91x = 41,508.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,508.20/219.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.75

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