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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.96, 461.88 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.96, 461.88 and 125.35 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.96 : 461.88 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.96/461.88 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.96x = 461.88 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.96x = 57,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896.66/307.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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