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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.65, 303.09 and 126.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.65, 303.09 and 126.32 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.65 : 303.09 = 126.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.65/303.09 = 126.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.65x = 303.09 × 126.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.65x = 38,284.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,284.81/219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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