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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.93, 463.49 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.93, 463.49 and 126.21 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.93 : 463.49 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.93/463.49 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.93x = 463.49 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.93x = 58,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,496.44/308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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