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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.04, 462.10 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.04, 462.10 and 125.48 is: 188.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.04 : 462.10 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.04/462.10 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.04x = 462.10 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.04x = 57,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,985.15/308.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.24

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