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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.29, 463.25 and 126.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.29, 463.25 and 126.13 is: 188.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.29 : 463.25 = 126.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.29/463.25 = 126.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.29x = 463.25 × 126.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.29x = 58,428.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,428.41/309.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.91

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