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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.51, 302.87 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.51, 302.87 and 126.23 is: 174.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.51 : 302.87 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.51/302.87 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.51x = 302.87 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.51x = 38,230.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,230.08/219.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.16

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