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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.97, 465.09 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.97, 465.09 and 127.39 is: 191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.97 : 465.09 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.97/465.09 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.97x = 465.09 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.97x = 59,247.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247.82/309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.14

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