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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.42, 302.85 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.42, 302.85 and 126.22 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.42 : 302.85 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.42/302.85 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.42x = 302.85 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.42x = 38,226.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,226.41/219.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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