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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.27, 302.64 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.27, 302.64 and 126.03 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.27 : 302.64 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.27/302.64 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.27x = 302.64 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.27x = 38,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,139.58/219.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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