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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 463.98 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 463.98 and 126.76 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 463.98 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/463.98 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 463.98 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 58,814.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,814.10/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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