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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.38, 302.76 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.38, 302.76 and 126.14 is: 174.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.38 : 302.76 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.38/302.76 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.38x = 302.76 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.38x = 38,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,190.15/219.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.08

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