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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 302.83 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 302.83 and 126.23 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 302.83 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/302.83 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 302.83 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 38,224.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,224.40/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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