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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.83, 461.84 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.83, 461.84 and 125.27 is: 187.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.83 : 461.84 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.83/461.84 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.83x = 461.84 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.83x = 57,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,854.70/307.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.94

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