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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 462.28 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 462.28 and 125.56 is: 188.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 462.28 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/462.28 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 462.28 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 58,043.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,043.88/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.35

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