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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.05, 463.50 and 126.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.05, 463.50 and 126.26 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.05 : 463.50 = 126.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.05/463.50 = 126.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.05x = 463.50 × 126.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.05x = 58,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,519.19/309.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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