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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.82, 462.07 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.82, 462.07 and 125.34 is: 188.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.82 : 462.07 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.82/462.07 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.82x = 462.07 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.82x = 57,914.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,914.28/307.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.14

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