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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.00, 463.24 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.00, 463.24 and 126.28 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.00 : 463.24 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.00/463.24 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.00x = 463.24 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.00x = 58,497.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,497.89/309.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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