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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.35, 463.62 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.35, 463.62 and 126.64 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.35 : 463.62 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.35/463.62 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.35x = 463.62 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.35x = 58,712.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712.84/309.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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