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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.95, 303.44 and 126.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.95, 303.44 and 126.67 is: 174.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.95 : 303.44 = 126.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.95/303.44 = 126.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.95x = 303.44 × 126.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.95x = 38,436.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,436.74/219.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.75

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