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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.30, 302.63 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.30, 302.63 and 126.06 is: 173.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.30 : 302.63 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.30/302.63 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.30x = 302.63 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.30x = 38,148.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,148.91/219.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.96

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