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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.61, 463.07 and 126.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.61, 463.07 and 126.14 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.61 : 463.07 = 126.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.61/463.07 = 126.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.61x = 463.07 × 126.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.61x = 58,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,408.70/308.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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