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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.18, 462.25 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.18, 462.25 and 125.53 is: 188.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.18 : 462.25 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.18/462.25 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.18x = 462.25 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.18x = 58,023.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023.93/308.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.28

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