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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.81, 303.32 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.81, 303.32 and 126.54 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.81 : 303.32 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.81/303.32 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.81x = 303.32 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.81x = 38,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,381.48/219.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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