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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.63, 464.04 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.63, 464.04 and 126.81 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.63 : 464.04 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.63/464.04 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.63x = 464.04 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.63x = 58,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,844.91/309.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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