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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.47, 302.81 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.47, 302.81 and 126.20 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.47 : 302.81 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.47/302.81 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.47x = 302.81 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.47x = 38,212.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,212.48/219.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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