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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.88, 303.41 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.88, 303.41 and 126.61 is: 174.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.88 : 303.41 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.88/303.41 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.88x = 303.41 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.88x = 38,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,414.30/219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.70

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