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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 463.86 and 126.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 463.86 and 126.79 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 463.86 = 126.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/463.86 = 126.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 463.86 × 126.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 58,811.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,811.65/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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