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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 464.70 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 464.70 and 127.28 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 464.70 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/464.70 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 464.70 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 59,147.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,147.02/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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