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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.95, 462.20 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.95, 462.20 and 125.30 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.95 : 462.20 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.95/462.20 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.95x = 462.20 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.95x = 57,910.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,910.72/307.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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