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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.44, 302.86 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.44, 302.86 and 126.23 is: 174.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.44 : 302.86 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.44/302.86 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.44x = 302.86 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.44x = 38,229.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,229.39/219.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.22

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