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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 461.81 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 461.81 and 125.15 is: 187.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 461.81 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/461.81 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 461.81 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 57,792.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,792.59/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.72

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