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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.80, 303.36 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.80, 303.36 and 126.56 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.80 : 303.36 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.80/303.36 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.80x = 303.36 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.80x = 38,393.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.24/219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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