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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 303.59 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 303.59 and 126.69 is: 174.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 303.59 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/303.59 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 303.59 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 38,461.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,461.18/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.86

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