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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.99, 468.17 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.99, 468.17 and 126.86 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.99 : 468.17 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.99/468.17 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.99x = 468.17 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.99x = 59,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,389.07/311.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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