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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.73, 461.61 and 125.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.73, 461.61 and 125.12 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.73 : 461.61 = 125.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.73/461.61 = 125.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.73x = 461.61 × 125.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.73x = 57,754.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,754.34/307.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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