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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.57 and 126.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.57 and 126.43 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.57 = 126.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.57 = 126.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.57 × 126.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 58,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,607.68/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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