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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.77, 462.02 and 125.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.77, 462.02 and 125.31 is: 188.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.77 : 462.02 = 125.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.77/462.02 = 125.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.77x = 462.02 × 125.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.77x = 57,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,895.10/307.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.11

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