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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.61, 302.93 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.61, 302.93 and 126.33 is: 174.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.61 : 302.93 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.61/302.93 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.61x = 302.93 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.61x = 38,270.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,270.97/219.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.27

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