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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.54, 462.91 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.54, 462.91 and 126.04 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.54 : 462.91 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.54/462.91 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.54x = 462.91 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.54x = 58,345.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,345.18/308.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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