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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.64, 303.01 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.64, 303.01 and 126.36 is: 174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.64 : 303.01 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.64/303.01 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.64x = 303.01 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.64x = 38,289.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,289.16/219.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.33

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