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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.88, 462.92 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.88, 462.92 and 126.06 is: 188.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.88 : 462.92 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.88/462.92 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.88x = 462.92 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.88x = 58,355.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,355.06/308.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.92

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