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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.89, 464.85 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.89, 464.85 and 127.26 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.89 : 464.85 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.89/464.85 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.89x = 464.85 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.89x = 59,156.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,156.81/309.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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