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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 463.23 and 126.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 463.23 and 126.23 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 463.23 = 126.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/463.23 = 126.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 463.23 × 126.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 58,471.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,471.21/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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