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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.57, 303.05 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.57, 303.05 and 126.35 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.57 : 303.05 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.57/303.05 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.57x = 303.05 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.57x = 38,288.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,288.22/219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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