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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.98, 463.48 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.98, 463.48 and 126.26 is: 189.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.98 : 463.48 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.98/463.48 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.98x = 463.48 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.98x = 58,518.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,518.35/308.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.39

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