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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.06 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.06 and 126.90 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.06 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.06 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.06 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 58,889.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,889.21/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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