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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 464.83 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 464.83 and 127.28 is: 190.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 464.83 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/464.83 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 464.83 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 59,163.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,163.56/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.93

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