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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.91, 465 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.91, 465 and 127.32 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.91 : 465 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.91/465 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.91x = 465 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.91x = 59,203.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,203.80/309.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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