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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.80, 464.84 and 127.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.80, 464.84 and 127.34 is: 191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.80 : 464.84 = 127.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.80/464.84 = 127.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.80x = 464.84 × 127.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.80x = 59,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,189.76/309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.06

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