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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.28, 302.62 and 126.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.28, 302.62 and 126.05 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.28 : 302.62 = 126.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.28/302.62 = 126.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.28x = 302.62 × 126.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.28x = 38,145.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,145.25/219.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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