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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.21, 463.44 and 126.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.21, 463.44 and 126.51 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.21 : 463.44 = 126.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.21/463.44 = 126.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.21x = 463.44 × 126.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.21x = 58,629.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,629.79/309.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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