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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.85, 461.75 and 125.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.85, 461.75 and 125.23 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.85 : 461.75 = 125.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.85/461.75 = 125.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.85x = 461.75 × 125.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.85x = 57,824.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,824.11/307.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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