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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.00, 461.97 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.00, 461.97 and 125.34 is: 188.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.00 : 461.97 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.00/461.97 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.00x = 461.97 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.00x = 57,903.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,903.32/308.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.00

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