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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 464.49 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 464.49 and 127.17 is: 190.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 464.49 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/464.49 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 464.49 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 59,069.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,069.19/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.74

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