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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.97, 303.55 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.97, 303.55 and 137.03 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.97 : 303.55 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.97/303.55 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.97x = 303.55 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.97x = 41,596.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,596.39/219.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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