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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.42 and 126.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.42 and 126.98 is: 190.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.42 = 126.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.42 = 126.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.42 × 126.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 58,970.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,970.26/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.42

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