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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.86 and 126.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.86 and 126.66 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.86 = 126.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.86 = 126.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.86 × 126.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 58,752.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,752.51/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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