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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.39, 464.40 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.39, 464.40 and 126.90 is: 190.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.39 : 464.40 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.39/464.40 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.39x = 464.40 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.39x = 58,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,932.36/309.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.48

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