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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.17, 462.14 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.17, 462.14 and 125.50 is: 188.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.17 : 462.14 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.17/462.14 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.17x = 462.14 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.17x = 57,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,999.46/308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.21

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