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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 464.44 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 464.44 and 127.27 is: 190.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 464.44 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/464.44 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 464.44 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 59,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,109.28/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.84

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