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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.30, 464 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.30, 464 and 126.82 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.30 : 464 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.30/464 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.30x = 464 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.30x = 58,844.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,844.48/309.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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