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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.65, 464.55 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.65, 464.55 and 127.16 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.65 : 464.55 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.65/464.55 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.65x = 464.55 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.65x = 59,072.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,072.18/309.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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