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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 303.62 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 303.62 and 137.16 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 303.62 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/303.62 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 303.62 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 41,643.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643.83/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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