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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.05, 461.95 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.05, 461.95 and 125.38 is: 188.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.05 : 461.95 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.05/461.95 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.05x = 461.95 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.05x = 57,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,918.45/308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.02

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