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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.56, 302.99 and 126.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.56, 302.99 and 126.34 is: 174.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.56 : 302.99 = 126.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.56/302.99 = 126.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.56x = 302.99 × 126.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.56x = 38,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,278.24/219.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.34

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