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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.24, 302.56 and 126.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.24, 302.56 and 126.01 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.24 : 302.56 = 126.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.24/302.56 = 126.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.24x = 302.56 × 126.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.24x = 38,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,123.44/219.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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