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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.82, 303.39 and 126.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.82, 303.39 and 126.55 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.82 : 303.39 = 126.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.82/303.39 = 126.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.82x = 303.39 × 126.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.82x = 38,394.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,394.00/219.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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