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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.91, 463.06 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.91, 463.06 and 126.36 is: 189.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.91 : 463.06 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.91/463.06 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.91x = 463.06 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.91x = 58,509.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,509.31/308.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.41

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