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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.03, 462.08 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.03, 462.08 and 125.58 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.03 : 462.08 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.03/462.08 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.03x = 462.08 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.03x = 58,028.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,028.01/308.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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