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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 461.12 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 461.12 and 125.01 is: 187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 461.12 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/461.12 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 461.12 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 57,643.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,643.99/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.44

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