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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.16, 463.38 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.16, 463.38 and 126.46 is: 189.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.16 : 463.38 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.16/463.38 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.16x = 463.38 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.16x = 58,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,599.03/309.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.54

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