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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.48, 463.74 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.48, 463.74 and 126.60 is: 189.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.48 : 463.74 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.48/463.74 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.48x = 463.74 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.48x = 58,709.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,709.48/309.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.70

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