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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 461.62 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 461.62 and 125.28 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 461.62 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/461.62 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 461.62 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 57,831.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,831.75/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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