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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.10, 461.88 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.10, 461.88 and 125.58 is: 188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.10 : 461.88 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.10/461.88 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.10x = 461.88 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.10x = 58,002.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,002.89/308.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.26

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