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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 461.76 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 461.76 and 125.26 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 461.76 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/461.76 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 461.76 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 57,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.06/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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