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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 464.45 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 464.45 and 127.05 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 464.45 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/464.45 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 464.45 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 59,007.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,007.74/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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