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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.47, 463.79 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.47, 463.79 and 126.81 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.47 : 463.79 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.47/463.79 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.47x = 463.79 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.47x = 58,813.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,813.53/309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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