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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.09, 463.73 and 126.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.09, 463.73 and 126.50 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.09 : 463.73 = 126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.09/463.73 = 126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.09x = 463.73 × 126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.09x = 58,663.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,663.03/309.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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