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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.32 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.32 and 126.48 is: 189.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.32 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.32 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.32 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 58,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,600.71/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.65

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