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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.83, 303.35 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.83, 303.35 and 126.57 is: 174.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.83 : 303.35 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.83/303.35 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.83x = 303.35 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.83x = 38,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,395.01/219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.66

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