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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.03, 463.54 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.03, 463.54 and 126.44 is: 189.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.03 : 463.54 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.03/463.54 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.03x = 463.54 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.03x = 58,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,609.58/309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.66

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