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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.24 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.24 and 126.86 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.24 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.24 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.24 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 58,893.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,893.49/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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