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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.52, 302.98 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.52, 302.98 and 126.28 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.52 : 302.98 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.52/302.98 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.52x = 302.98 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.52x = 38,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,260.31/219.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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