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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.83, 463.34 and 126.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.83, 463.34 and 126.27 is: 189.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.83 : 463.34 = 126.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.83/463.34 = 126.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.83x = 463.34 × 126.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.83x = 58,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,505.94/308.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.44

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