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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.33 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.33 and 126.58 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.33 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.33 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.33 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 38,395.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,395.51/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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