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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.74, 303.24 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.74, 303.24 and 126.46 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.74 : 303.24 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.74/303.24 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.74x = 303.24 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.74x = 38,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,347.73/219.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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