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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.55, 303 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.55, 303 and 126.27 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.55 : 303 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.55/303 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.55x = 303 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.55x = 38,259.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,259.81/219.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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