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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 461.56 and 125.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 461.56 and 125.08 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 461.56 = 125.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/461.56 = 125.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 461.56 × 125.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 57,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,731.92/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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