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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.19, 463.52 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.19, 463.52 and 126.47 is: 189.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.19 : 463.52 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.19/463.52 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.19x = 463.52 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.19x = 58,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,620.74/309.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.59

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