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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.92, 451.10 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.92, 451.10 and 125.18 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.92 : 451.10 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.92/451.10 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.92x = 451.10 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.92x = 56,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468.45/300.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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