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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.79, 463.18 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.79, 463.18 and 126.18 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.79 : 463.18 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.79/463.18 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.79x = 463.18 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.79x = 58,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,444.05/308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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