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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.75, 464.46 and 127.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.75, 464.46 and 127.05 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.75 : 464.46 = 127.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.75/464.46 = 127.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.75x = 464.46 × 127.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.75x = 59,009.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,009.64/309.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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