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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.63, 303.08 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.63, 303.08 and 126.37 is: 174.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.63 : 303.08 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.63/303.08 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.63x = 303.08 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.63x = 38,300.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,300.22/219.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.39

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