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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 461.64 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 461.64 and 125.21 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 461.64 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/461.64 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 461.64 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 57,801.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,801.94/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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