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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.29, 302.60 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.29, 302.60 and 126.02 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.29 : 302.60 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.29/302.60 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.29x = 302.60 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.29x = 38,133.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,133.78/219.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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