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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.87, 462.17 and 125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.87, 462.17 and 125.40 is: 188.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.87 : 462.17 = 125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.87/462.17 = 125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.87x = 462.17 × 125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.87x = 57,956.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,956.12/307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.25

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