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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.97, 463.46 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.97, 463.46 and 126.45 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.97 : 463.46 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.97/463.46 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.97x = 463.46 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.97x = 58,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,603.88/308.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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