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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 463.04 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 463.04 and 126.04 is: 189.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 463.04 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/463.04 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 463.04 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 58,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,359.25/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.07

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