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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.59, 464.54 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.59, 464.54 and 127.04 is: 190.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.59 : 464.54 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.59/464.54 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.59x = 464.54 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.59x = 59,015.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,015.16/309.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.62

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