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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.98, 303.59 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.98, 303.59 and 126.74 is: 174.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.98 : 303.59 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.98/303.59 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.98x = 303.59 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.98x = 38,477.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,477.12/219.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.91

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