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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 461.46 and 125.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 461.46 and 125.16 is: 187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 461.46 = 125.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/461.46 = 125.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 461.46 × 125.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 57,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,756.33/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.67

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