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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309, 463.44 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309, 463.44 and 126.35 is: 189.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309 : 463.44 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309/463.44 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309x = 463.44 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309x = 58,553.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,553.33/309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.49

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