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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.49, 461.28 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.49, 461.28 and 125.01 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.49 : 461.28 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.49/461.28 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.49x = 461.28 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.49x = 57,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,664.61/307.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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