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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.31 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.31 and 126.89 is: 190.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.31 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.31 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.31 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 58,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,916.30/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.35

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