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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.74, 464.64 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.74, 464.64 and 127.12 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.74 : 464.64 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.74/464.64 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.74x = 464.64 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.74x = 59,062.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062.71/309.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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