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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 461.72 and 125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 461.72 and 125.24 is: 187.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 461.72 = 125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/461.72 = 125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 461.72 × 125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 57,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,827.28/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.85

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