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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.79, 461.63 and 125.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.79, 461.63 and 125.18 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.79 : 461.63 = 125.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.79/461.63 = 125.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.79x = 461.63 × 125.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.79x = 57,786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,786.00/307.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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