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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 461.71 and 125.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 461.71 and 125.09 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 461.71 = 125.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/461.71 = 125.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 461.71 × 125.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 57,755.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,755.30/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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