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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.58, 464.43 and 127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.58, 464.43 and 127.09 is: 190.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.58 : 464.43 = 127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.58/464.43 = 127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.58x = 464.43 × 127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.58x = 59,024.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,024.41/309.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.66

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