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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.42, 464.18 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.42, 464.18 and 126.71 is: 190.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.42 : 464.18 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.42/464.18 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.42x = 464.18 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.42x = 58,813.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813.29/309.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.08

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