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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 463.79 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 463.79 and 126.84 is: 190.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 463.79 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/463.79 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 463.79 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 58,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,827.12/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.13

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