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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.75, 303.25 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.75, 303.25 and 126.53 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.75 : 303.25 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.75/303.25 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.75x = 303.25 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.75x = 38,369.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,369.59/219.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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