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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.87, 463.31 and 126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.87, 463.31 and 126.40 is: 189.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.87 : 463.31 = 126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.87/463.31 = 126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.87x = 463.31 × 126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.87x = 58,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562.38/308.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.60

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