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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.89, 303.41 and 126.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.89, 303.41 and 126.63 is: 174.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.89 : 303.41 = 126.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.89/303.41 = 126.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.89x = 303.41 × 126.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.89x = 38,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,421.12/219.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.73

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