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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 461.94 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 461.94 and 125.38 is: 188.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 461.94 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/461.94 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 461.94 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 57,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918.04/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.08

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