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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.66, 461.48 and 125.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.66, 461.48 and 125.05 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.66 : 461.48 = 125.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.66/461.48 = 125.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.66x = 461.48 × 125.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.66x = 57,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708.07/307.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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