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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.94, 461.70 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.94, 461.70 and 125.28 is: 187.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.94 : 461.70 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.94/461.70 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.94x = 461.70 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.94x = 57,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,841.78/307.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.84

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