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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.15, 466.38 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.15, 466.38 and 126 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.15 : 466.38 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.15/466.38 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.15x = 466.38 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.15x = 58,763.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,763.88/311.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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