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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.31 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.31 and 126.90 is: 190.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.31 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.31 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.31 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 58,920.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,920.94/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.22

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