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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.01, 461.97 and 125.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.01, 461.97 and 125.36 is: 188.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.01 : 461.97 = 125.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.01/461.97 = 125.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.01x = 461.97 × 125.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.01x = 57,913.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,913.71/308.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.03

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