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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 464.26 and 127.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 464.26 and 127.03 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 464.26 = 127.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/464.26 = 127.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 464.26 × 127.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 58,974.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,974.31/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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