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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.96, 463.12 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.96, 463.12 and 126.28 is: 189.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.96 : 463.12 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.96/463.12 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.96x = 463.12 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.96x = 58,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,482.79/308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.29

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