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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.36 and 127.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.36 and 127.01 is: 190.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.36 = 127.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.36 = 127.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.36 × 127.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 58,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,977.73/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.47

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