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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 462.08 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 462.08 and 125.48 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 462.08 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/462.08 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 462.08 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 57,981.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,981.80/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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