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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.96, 465.06 and 127.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.96, 465.06 and 127.50 is: 191.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.96 : 465.06 = 127.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.96/465.06 = 127.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.96x = 465.06 × 127.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.96x = 59,295.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,295.15/309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.30

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