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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 463.83 and 126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 463.83 and 126.53 is: 189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 463.83 = 126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/463.83 = 126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 463.83 × 126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 58,688.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,688.41/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.72

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