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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.49, 463.88 and 126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.49, 463.88 and 126.65 is: 189.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.49 : 463.88 = 126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.49/463.88 = 126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.49x = 463.88 × 126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.49x = 58,751.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,751.88/309.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.84

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