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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 463.74 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 463.74 and 126.58 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 463.74 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/463.74 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 463.74 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 58,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,700.21/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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