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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.26, 302.59 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.26, 302.59 and 126.06 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.26 : 302.59 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.26/302.59 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.26x = 302.59 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.26x = 38,143.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,143.42/219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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