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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.84, 303.34 and 126.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.84, 303.34 and 126.57 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.84 : 303.34 = 126.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.84/303.34 = 126.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.84x = 303.34 × 126.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.84x = 38,393.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,393.43/219.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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