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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.38, 463.66 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.38, 463.66 and 126.56 is: 189.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.38 : 463.66 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.38/463.66 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.38x = 463.66 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.38x = 58,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,680.81/309.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.67

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