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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 464.33 and 127

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 464.33 and 127 is: 190.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 464.33 = 127 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/464.33 = 127/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 464.33 × 127
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 58,969.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,969.59/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.44

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