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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.06, 462.22 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.06, 462.22 and 125.58 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.06 : 462.22 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.06/462.22 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.06x = 462.22 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.06x = 58,045.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,045.59/308.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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