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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 464.22 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 464.22 and 126.71 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 464.22 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/464.22 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 464.22 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 58,821.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,821.32/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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