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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.76, 463.16 and 126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.76, 463.16 and 126.19 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.76 : 463.16 = 126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.76/463.16 = 126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.76x = 463.16 × 126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.76x = 58,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,446.16/308.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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