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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.36, 302.70 and 126.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.36, 302.70 and 126.09 is: 173.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.36 : 302.70 = 126.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.36/302.70 = 126.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.36x = 302.70 × 126.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.36x = 38,167.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,167.44/219.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.99

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