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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.99, 303.40 and 136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.99, 303.40 and 136.94 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.99 : 303.40 = 136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.99/303.40 = 136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.99x = 303.40 × 136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.99x = 41,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.60/219.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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