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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.02, 463.69 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.02, 463.69 and 126.56 is: 189.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.02 : 463.69 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.02/463.69 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.02x = 463.69 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.02x = 58,685.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,685.92/309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.91

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