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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.83, 464.51 and 127.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.83, 464.51 and 127.11 is: 190.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.83 : 464.51 = 127.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.83/464.51 = 127.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.83x = 464.51 × 127.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.83x = 59,043.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,043.87/309.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.57

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