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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.34, 464.28 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.34, 464.28 and 126.82 is: 190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.34 : 464.28 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.34/464.28 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.34x = 464.28 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.34x = 58,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,879.99/309.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.34

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