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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 464.32 and 126.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 464.32 and 126.85 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 464.32 = 126.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/464.32 = 126.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 464.32 × 126.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 58,898.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,898.99/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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