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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.51, 464.31 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.51, 464.31 and 126.93 is: 190.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.51 : 464.31 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.51/464.31 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.51x = 464.31 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.51x = 58,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,934.87/309.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.41

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