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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.90, 465.12 and 127.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.90, 465.12 and 127.43 is: 191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.90 : 465.12 = 127.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.90/465.12 = 127.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.90x = 465.12 × 127.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.90x = 59,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267.92/309.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.25

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