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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.40, 464.09 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.40, 464.09 and 126.74 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.40 : 464.09 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.40/464.09 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.40x = 464.09 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.40x = 58,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818.77/309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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