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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.16, 461.88 and 125.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.16, 461.88 and 125.46 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.16 : 461.88 = 125.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.16/461.88 = 125.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.16x = 461.88 × 125.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.16x = 57,947.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,947.46/308.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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