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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 464.82 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 464.82 and 127.23 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 464.82 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/464.82 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 464.82 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 59,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,139.05/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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