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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 465.18 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 465.18 and 127.35 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 465.18 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/465.18 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 465.18 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 59,240.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,240.67/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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