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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.93, 464.87 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.93, 464.87 and 127.32 is: 190.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.93 : 464.87 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.93/464.87 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.93x = 464.87 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.93x = 59,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,186.61/309.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.97

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