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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.72, 303.14 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.72, 303.14 and 126.48 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.72 : 303.14 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.72/303.14 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.72x = 303.14 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.72x = 38,341.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,341.15/219.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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