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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 463.60 and 126.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 463.60 and 126.59 is: 189.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 463.60 = 126.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/463.60 = 126.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 463.60 × 126.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 58,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.70/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.75

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