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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.18, 463.42 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.18, 463.42 and 126.35 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.18 : 463.42 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.18/463.42 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.18x = 463.42 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.18x = 58,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,552.70/309.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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