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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.76, 464.31 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.76, 464.31 and 127.24 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.76 : 464.31 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.76/464.31 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.76x = 464.31 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.76x = 59,077.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,077.64/309.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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