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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 463.10 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 463.10 and 126.03 is: 189.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 463.10 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/463.10 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 463.10 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 58,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,363.86/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.08

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