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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.74, 462.93 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.74, 462.93 and 126.22 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.74 : 462.93 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.74/462.93 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.74x = 462.93 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.74x = 58,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,431.02/308.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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