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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 303.42 and 137.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 303.42 and 137.04 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 303.42 = 137.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/303.42 = 137.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 303.42 × 137.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 41,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581.37/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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