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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.49, 302.89 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.49, 302.89 and 126.24 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.49 : 302.89 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.49/302.89 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.49x = 302.89 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.49x = 38,236.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236.83/219.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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