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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 461.91 and 125.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 461.91 and 125.17 is: 187.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 461.91 = 125.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/461.91 = 125.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 461.91 × 125.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 57,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,817.27/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.83

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