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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 461.34 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 461.34 and 125.04 is: 187.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 461.34 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/461.34 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 461.34 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 57,685.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,685.95/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.49

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