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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.82 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.82 and 126.61 is: 189.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.82 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.82 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.82 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 58,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,722.46/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.87

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