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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.46, 451.99 and 125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.46, 451.99 and 125.88 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.46 : 451.99 = 125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.46/451.99 = 125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.46x = 451.99 × 125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.46x = 56,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,896.19/301.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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