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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.58, 302.96 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.58, 302.96 and 126.32 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.58 : 302.96 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.58/302.96 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.58x = 302.96 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.58x = 38,269.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,269.91/219.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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