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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.93, 461.90 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.93, 461.90 and 125.21 is: 187.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.93 : 461.90 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.93/461.90 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.93x = 461.90 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.93x = 57,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,834.50/307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.82

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