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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.20, 463.74 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.20, 463.74 and 126.72 is: 190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.20 : 463.74 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.20/463.74 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.20x = 463.74 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.20x = 58,765.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,765.13/309.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.06

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