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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.39, 302.65 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.39, 302.65 and 126.14 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.39 : 302.65 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.39/302.65 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.39x = 302.65 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.39x = 38,174.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.44/219.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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