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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.67, 463.17 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.67, 463.17 and 126.20 is: 189.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.67 : 463.17 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.67/463.17 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.67x = 463.17 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.67x = 58,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,452.05/308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.37

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