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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.50, 302.91 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.50, 302.91 and 126.22 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.50 : 302.91 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.50/302.91 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.50x = 302.91 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.50x = 38,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,233.30/219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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