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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.67, 464.60 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.67, 464.60 and 127.03 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.67 : 464.60 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.67/464.60 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.67x = 464.60 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.67x = 59,018.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,018.14/309.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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