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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 461.73 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 461.73 and 125.24 is: 187.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 461.73 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/461.73 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 461.73 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 57,827.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827.07/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.86

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