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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.72, 461.78 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.72, 461.78 and 125.12 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.72 : 461.78 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.72/461.78 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.72x = 461.78 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.72x = 57,774.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,774.98/307.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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