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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.31, 463.95 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.31, 463.95 and 126.65 is: 189.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.31 : 463.95 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.31/463.95 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.31x = 463.95 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.31x = 58,760.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,760.43/309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.97

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